June 2013 AFRC Newsletter　

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A&FRC Monthly Newsletter for Families of Deployed Military Members

A i rma n a nd Fa mi l y R e a d i ne s s C e nte r B u i l d i ng 2 2 0

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Who To Call?

Kadena ShogunsKadena Shoguns

A&FRC634-3366

Red Cross 634-1979

Family Advocacy 634-0433

Base Chapel 634-1288

Legal Office 634-3300

Medical 630-4817

Finance 634-1300

TriCare 630-4310

Mental Health 630-4817

Dental 630-4817

SARC 634-7272

Vet Clinic 959-1300

MFLC 634- 3915HAPPY fathersday

Chief

Carla E. Diamond

Editor

MSgt Devin Wright

Helpful Links:www.militaryonesource.comwww.militaryhomefront.dod.m

www.milspouse.orgwww.militarysaves.orgwww.kadenafss.comwww.afterdeployment.org

www.myairforcelife.com

Kadena Airman & Family Readiness Center

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Bon-Dori, is a Japanese Tradi-tional Summer Dance Festival.During summer evenings every-where in Japan, the local com-munity enjoys BonDori (Dance)

in the near by parks or play-grounds. This tradition wasoriginated when the farmersthanked the Rice Paddock Godfor a good summer crop.

Haarii Dragon Boat Race, Tra-dition holds that if the Haarii bellechoes, then the rainy season isover and summer is finally in fullswing. According to Uminchu

(Okinawan dialect for fisherman)who give thanks for the sea'sbounty and pray for a good har-vest and safe fishing, this mag-nificent festival represents thefanfare of Okinawa's long sum-mer


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Japanese for Busy People

>Date & Time: 16 - 18 Aug, 1200 - 1330

>Where to meet: A&FRC Classroom

This is a 3-day lunchtime session for those wanting to learn

useful words and phrases for daily Japanese living.

Japanese Culture Classes & Tours

at the Airman & Family Readiness Center

Sanshin

>Date & Time: 6, 13, 20 & 27 June 1700 - 1800


Learn a traditional Ryukyu song on the Sanshin, an Okinawan

3-string instrument. Participants can start at anytime.

Japanese Bi-Cultural Workshop

>Date & Time: 11 June, 1300-1500

>Where to meet: A&FRC Culture Room

This session is designed for Japanese Spouses who would like to learn

more about the American culture and military life style. It will help build

and expand your network.

Japanese Basic Step 1>Date & Time: 4, 6 ,11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 June 1730 - 1900


This is a 4 week language class focusing on proficiency of speech and

practical application.

Kimono Wearing

>Date & Time: 14 June, 1000-1200


A great way to learn a different marriage culture.

Newcomers Island Excursion

>Date & Time: 21 June, 1000 - 1500

>Where to meet: Schilling Community Center

Explore the history, culture and customs of Okinawa on this free bus trip.

Bring a snack lunch or yen for a light Japanese lunch and purchasing

souvenirs. Registration required. Open to all ages.


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MILITARY & FAM ILY LIFE CON SULTANT PROGRA MBrought to you by

Department of DefenseTo provide a supplemental on-base resource

for addressing work and family life issues

Licensed professional counselorsare now available on base

to provide short term consultationsat no charge.

Consultations are provided on a confidential*basis to assist SOFA statuspersonnel and their family members with individual and family issues such as

work related stress, deployment issues, relationships, anger management,

parenting, transitions, combat stress and more.

Help is only a phone call away.634-3915 or 634-4451090-8518-0939; 080-3929-2486*Exceptions to confidentiality are Duty to Warn issues.


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Other Events

at the A&FRC4 Jun at 0830 Personal Finance Part II

7 Jun at 0800 First Time Home Buyer

10 Jun at 1000 Washi Crafts

10-14 Jun at 0800 Transition GPS

5 & 19 Jun at 1700Deployed Family Dining

(Marshall Dining Facility)

20 Junat 0900 Plan My Move

24 Jun at 1200 Space A Travel

25 Jun at 0900 Bundles for Babies


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PLAYpass EXTENDED UNTIL DEC 2012 !!!

Come to the A&FRC at 634-3366 for more details

PLAYpass EXTENDED UNTIL DEC 2013 !!!

Come to the A&FRC at 634-3366 for more details


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More questions? Please contact

the A&FRC at 634-3366

Okinawa Typhoon Season is from 1 June31Nov. Do you have your Typhoon Kit ready? If not,

log onto Kadena AB home page and then click on

Local Weather. There is a Emergency Action

Guide attached that has all the info you will need.

You can receive 5 free hours of childcare.

Give Parents a Break is held every month

in conjunction with the Deployed Spouses

Dinner. Bring a copy of your spouses

orders to the A&FRC to get your voucher.

Every family should have an Evacuation

Information Packet, in case of an

emergency on Okinawa, your family will be

prepared. For more information, visit: http://

www.marines.mil/unit/mcbjapan/Pages/

Newcomers/Evacuation.aspx

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